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Schleswig

Also known as Southern Jutland

Schleswig is a historical region and former duchy in southern Jutland, divided since a plebiscite of 1920 between Denmark (North Schleswig) and Germany (South Schleswig). Ruled by Danish royal princes and from 1386 by the counts of Holstein, it was joined with Holstein under King Christian I in 1460. Rival Danish and German claims led to the Schleswig Wars of 1848–1851 and 1864, after which it passed to Prussia.

Schleswig
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Mentioned in 3 profiles

Kingdom of DenmarkGovernance, Decline, SummaryDenmark-NorwayFoundationGerman ConfederationMilitary, Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 7 state histories

Kingdom of DenmarkDuchy of SchleswigCounty of HolsteinDuchy of HolsteinDenmark-NorwayDuchy of Holstein-GottorpProvisional Government of Schleswig-Holstein

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Schleswig. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/schleswig
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“Schleswig.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/schleswig. Accessed .
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